I went into this movie unspoiled, and unsure of what to expect other than great visuals — it is Pixar, after all. Not only did it deliver on the visuals (and how! Just look at the inside of Riley's head!), but it truly blew me away with its storytelling. This is a movie I wish I'd had when I was younger. The lesson "there's more to life than just being happy" is one you don't often see, especially not in children's media, but it's a lesson that everyone has to learn, sooner or later. The way the lesson is executed in the film is simply perfect, and had me crying in the theater. (And this is coming from someone who almost never cries at movies.)
The cast of this movie is also really top-notch. Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, and Kyle Maclachlan were the only names I knew off the top of my head, and they definitely delivered to my expectations of them. The other cast members were also fantastic. I really must give special mention to the girl playing Riley, Kaitlyn Dias. Her acting in the scene where she goes home (I'm sorry to be so vague, but I'm trying to avoid spoilers as much as I can) was truly phenomenal.
I don't want to spoil even the smallest twists and turns of the movie, so please, go and see it!
A beautiful film, and my new favorite
I went into this movie unspoiled, and unsure of what to expect other than great visuals — it is Pixar, after all. Not only did it deliver on the visuals (and how! Just look at the inside of Riley's head!), but it truly blew me away with its storytelling. This is a movie I wish I'd had when I was younger. The lesson "there's more to life than just being happy" is one you don't often see, especially not in children's media, but it's a lesson that everyone has to learn, sooner or later. The way the lesson is executed in the film is simply perfect, and had me crying in the theater. (And this is coming from someone who almost never cries at movies.)
The cast of this movie is also really top-notch. Amy Poehler, Lewis Black, Mindy Kaling, and Kyle Maclachlan were the only names I knew off the top of my head, and they definitely delivered to my expectations of them. The other cast members were also fantastic. I really must give special mention to the girl playing Riley, Kaitlyn Dias. Her acting in the scene where she goes home (I'm sorry to be so vague, but I'm trying to avoid spoilers as much as I can) was truly phenomenal.
I don't want to spoil even the smallest twists and turns of the movie, so please, go and see it!